Senior Risk Manager
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About the Role
Parsons seeks a Senior Risk Manager to join a client-side PMO for a major infrastructure program in Riyadh. You will oversee risk reporting, develop mitigation strategies, and lead a team to ensure project resilience and compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all risk reporting within the client side PMO, including risk exposure analysis and risk adjusted forecasts
- Develop and maintain program level risk registers for complex contracts (FIDIC, NEC, or bespoke)
- Proactively identify strategic, contractual, technical, and financial risks early in the project lifecycle
- Lead assessment and analysis of major risk events related to variations, change orders, and potential disputes
- Act as primary risk management point of contact for the Client, government authorities, and major contractors
- Mentor and lead a team of Risk Analysts, Project Controls, and Commercial Specialists
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for all risk governance activities across the program
- Develop and implement risk management strategies and frameworks to support project objectives
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms through risk based oversight of claims, variations, and disputes
- Prepare detailed risk reports, dashboards, forecasts, and analytics for senior client management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Risk Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field
- Minimum 15 years of experience in risk management and/or commercial/project controls across construction or infrastructure sectors
- Extensive knowledge of risk management principles, cost & commercial management, procurement processes, and contract management frameworks
- Proven track record managing large scale, complex projects or programs
- Familiarity with KSA regulations and client side PMO environments
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, risk modeling software, and financial tools
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills
- Professional certification such as RMP, PMP, MRICS or equivalent preferred
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for a Senior Risk Manager to join our team in a client side PMO environment.
- You will act as the vital link between project delivery and strategic risk governance for a major infrastructure development.
- Provide independent oversight of risk across a portfolio of complex Design–Build projects.
What You'll Be Doing
- Oversee all risk reporting within the client side PMO, including risk exposure analysis, risk adjusted forecasts, and integration with cost planning.
- Develop and maintain program level risk registers for complex contracts (FIDIC, NEC, or bespoke).
- Proactively identify strategic, contractual, technical, and financial risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Lead the assessment and analysis of major risk events related to variations, change orders, and potential disputes.
- Act as the primary risk management point of contact for the Client, government authorities, and major contractors.
- Mentor and lead a team of Risk Analysts, Project Controls, and Commercial Specialists.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for all risk governance activities across the program.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies and frameworks to support project objectives.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions through risk based oversight of claims, variations, and disputes.
- Provide expert advice on contract risk allocation, interpretation, and mitigation strategies.
- Support the development and management of project and program budgets by highlighting risk allowances and contingencies.
- Monitor risk related cost and schedule drivers and implement robust control measures.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Risk Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in risk management and/or commercial/project controls across multiple construction or infrastructure sectors.
- Extensive knowledge of risk management principles, cost & commercial management, procurement processes, and contract management frameworks.
- Proven track record of managing large scale, complex projects or programs.
- Familiarity with local KSA regulations, industry standards, and best practices in client side PMO environments.
- Proficiency in project management, project controls, and risk analysis tools (e.g., Primavera P6, risk modeling software, financial tools).
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships, facilitate workshops, and support dispute avoidance and resolution.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Professional certification such as RMP, PMP, MRICS, or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience in PMO / client side Delivery Partner projects is highly desirable.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision making capabilities.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management expertise in multidisciplinary environments.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in risk, financial, and performance reporting.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
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